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October 2004 Volume 43, Number 10 FEATURES Building Stones of America: Over 50 Years of the NIST Stone Test Wall Experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology discuss the government's stone test wall, which studies the performance of building stone subjected to weathering.

Pixel Power: Using a Digital Camera to Your Advantage
Mason contractors may be stocked with trowels, levels and jointers, but one tool that they may lack is a digital camera. When it comes to documenting work, before-after shots, safety issues and web site design, digital cameras are proving to be a handy addition to a mason contractor's toolbox.

Profiling Isn't Always a Nasty Word
Are there new technologies in the pipeline for drilling? Are new bits more long-lasting than ever? What is the status of making holes in concrete and other materials on the masonry job site? We'll check out some in this article.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
From the Editor
President's Message
Government Affairs
Guest Columnist
Making the Grade
New Products
Legal Issues
Marketing 101
Masonry News
Classified Advertising